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KATHERINE EDELEN, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in THOMASVILLE, Georgia. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 123 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

KATHERINE EDELEN, PA-C filed 2,559 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in THOMASVILLE, Georgia, prescribing 89% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing

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KATHERINE EDELEN, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

2,559 Top 13% higher than 87% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about KATHERINE EDELEN, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/30/2018

NPI 1205334737

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,559 138% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Georgia

1. Medical Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Medical Physician Assistant share within Georgia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Medical Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Medical Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

KATHERINE EDELEN, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 100 S MADISON ST, THOMASVILLE, GA, 31792, with a listed phone of (229) 236-0831. NPI 1205334737 was issued on 01/30/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what EDELEN most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,559 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 123 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $956K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

100 S MADISON ST
THOMASVILLE, GA 31792

Provider Details

NPI 1205334737
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/30/2018

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KATHERINE EDELEN, PA-C bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

RURAL URGENT CARE LLC
BAINBRIDGE, GA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KATHERINE EDELEN, PA-C — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 2,559 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

2,559
Total Claims
$956K
Total Drug Cost
123
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,123
Total Day Supply
90,164
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$893K
Generic Drug Cost
$63K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
54.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.11
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 91, 65-74: 29, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What KATHERINE EDELEN, PA-C prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Trazodone Hcl
229
Benztropine Mesylate
177
Buspirone Hcl
133
Zolpidem Tartrate
130
Quetiapine Fumarate
107
Gabapentin
98
Olanzapine
83
Sertraline Hcl
81
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
79
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
68

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How KATHERINE EDELEN, PA-C fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

KATHERINE EDELEN, PA-C's 2,559 claims are above the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Georgia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as EDELEN.

Compare Medical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATHERINE EDELEN, PA-C's specialty?
KATHERINE EDELEN, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in THOMASVILLE, Georgia. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does KATHERINE EDELEN, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KATHERINE EDELEN, PA-C wrote 2,559 Medicare Part D claims totaling $956K in drug costs for 123 beneficiaries.
Where is KATHERINE EDELEN, PA-C located?
KATHERINE EDELEN, PA-C is located at 100 S MADISON ST, THOMASVILLE, GA, 31792. Phone: (229) 236-0831.
What is KATHERINE EDELEN, PA-C's NPI number?
KATHERINE EDELEN, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205334737, issued on 01/30/2018.
Does KATHERINE EDELEN, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KATHERINE EDELEN, PA-C's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $893K in brand drug costs.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KATHERINE EDELEN, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KATHERINE EDELEN, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl, Benztropine Mesylate, Buspirone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KATHERINE EDELEN, PA-C accept Medicare?
KATHERINE EDELEN, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,559 Part D claims and 123 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KATHERINE EDELEN, PA-C's credentials?
KATHERINE EDELEN, PA-C's NPI is 1205334737 with credentials PA-C. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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